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This course is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
Please follow recommended course progression/study plan of C10382 Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Laws.
This course is designed for those aiming to work in the fields of strategic communication (public relations and advertising) and law, offering a unique blend of both disciplines.
Please note that this is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students who meet the criteria for honours may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. Check with the UTS Student Centre.
This course will enable you to develop interdisciplinary knowledge of strategic communication processes and industries – such as advertising and public relations – and their social, economic and political contexts, together with studies in law. The honours component in law comprises two research subjects which allows you to develop advanced research, critical analysis and communication skills that can be used in further higher degree research such as Master of Laws or PhD.
Your learning experiences and assessments will be drawn from real-world practice, and an industry placement will ensure you are work-ready.
Upon completion, you will be prepared for roles such as communication strategist, a lawyer specialising in media, political media adviser, or public relations manager, among others.
The course provides full-time study for students wishing to obtain a professional legal qualification that satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW together with practical skills and knowledge for contemporary public communication practice. Assessments and a professional industry placement ensure industry relevance and that students are work-ready.
Students have the opportunity to engage in deeper study of the law by studying 76090 Research Methodology and undertaking 76040 Research Thesis. This course can be a pathway to higher degree research programs.